Features
Trickle
Managing Network Bandwidth
The trickle command-line utility helps you shape network traffic.
Inside Job
Measuring performance with the perf kernel tool
The kernel supports performance analysis with built-in tools via the Linux performance counters subsystem. perf is easy to use and offers a detailed view of performance data.
Migration
A distro for moving from Windows/Mac OS to Linux
If you are looking to migrate from Windows and Mac OS to Linux, but still need Windows compatibility and applications, Zorin OS might be the solution.
Natron Nodes
Natron gives you the power to apply sophisticated effects to your videos, but its node-based interface can be a bit confusing. This tutorial will help you get a grasp on the basics.
Wireshark
An Essential Sys Admin and Security Tool
Wireshark fills the gap between security and system administration for those who need to know more about what’s flowing through the wires or over the airwaves in the corporate network.
Keep All Your Linux Servers in Check
Front Seat
Use the browser-based Cockpit tool to monitor and administer multiple Linux servers without leaving your desk.
Contract Killer
Facebook releases its own OOM implementation
When a Linux system runs out of memory, a special agent, the out-of-memory killer, rushes to its aid. Facebook has now introduced its own OOM killer. What makes it different from its kernel-based counterpart? And what is an OOM killer really?
PDF Types in LibreOffice
Custom Export
With LibreOffice, you can customize the way you export PDFs.
Data Harvest
Python network data visualization
The Scapy packet manipulation program lets you analyze and manipulate packets to create incident response reports or examine network security.
Honeypots
Watching the Bad Guys with Cowrie
Use Cowrie as a honeypot to capture attack data and learn more about your attacker's methods.
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News
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Apple M1 Hardware Support to be Merged into Linux Kernel 5.13
Linux users will be able to install their favorite distribution on Apple’s M1-based hardware.
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KDE Launches the Qt 5 Patch Collection
To support and maintain a stable Qt 5 for KDE Gears and Frameworks, KDE will maintain a patch collection.
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Linux Creator Warns Next Kernel Could be Delayed
Linus Torvalds has issued concern about the size of kernel 5.12 and possible delays for its release.
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System76 Updates its Pangolin Laptop
System76 has released a much-anticipated AMD version of their most popular laptop, the Pangolin.
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New Debian-Based Distribution Arrives on the Market
TelOS is a new Debian-based Linux distribution with a customized, touch-screen-ready KDE Plasma 5 desktop.
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System76 Releases New Thelio Desktop
One of the most ardent supporters of open source hardware has released a new desktop machine for home or office.
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Mageia 8 Now Available with Linux 5.10 LTS
The latest release of Mageia includes improved graphics support for both AMD and NVIDIA GPUs.
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GNOME 40 Beta has been Released
Anyone looking to test the beta for the upcoming GNOME 40 release can now do so.
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OpenMandriva Lx 4.2 has Arrived
The latest stable version of OpenMandriva has been released and offers the newest KDE desktop and ARM support.
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Thunderbird 78 Ported to Ubuntu 20.04
The Ubuntu developers have made the decision to port the latest release of Thunderbird to the LTS version of the platform.